Nabil P Rizk, MD

Dr. Nabil P. Rizk is a double board-certified thoracic surgeon who serves as the Chief of Thoracic Surgery at Hackensack University Medical Center, Co-Chief of Thoracic Oncology at the John Theurer Cancer Center, and Director of Thoracic Surgery for the Northern Region at Hackensack Meridian Health.

His surgical practice is dedicated to the comprehensive treatment of cancers of the chest, with a focus on lung cancer, esophageal cancer, and thymus cancer. He is an expert in advanced minimally invasive techniques, including robotic surgery, to provide patients with faster recoveries and better outcomes.

His world-class training includes a medical degree from Yale University School of Medicine, a general surgery residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, and advanced fellowships at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. 

Dr. Rizk also holds Master's degrees in both Biostatistics (MS) and Public Health (MPH) from Columbia University, giving him a unique and deep understanding of clinical research and patient outcomes.

As a Clinical Professor at the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine and a prolific author of peer-reviewed articles, Dr. Rizk is a national leader in advancing thoracic surgical care. His commitment to research and education ensures that his patients receive the most innovative and evidence-based treatments available.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is a thoracic surgeon?
A thoracic surgeon is a doctor who does surgery on organs in the chest, like the lungs and esophagus.

2. What is robotic thoracic surgery?
It's a type of "keyhole" surgery for operations inside the chest, like on the lungs or esophagus. I use a console to control robotic arms, which lets me be very precise through tiny cuts instead of one large incision. This usually means less pain and a faster recovery for you.

3. What are the most common cancers you treat?
I specialize in treating cancers of the chest, most commonly lung cancer, esophageal cancer, and cancers of the thymus gland.

4. What is recovery like after minimally invasive lung surgery?
Recovery is much faster than with traditional open surgery. Most patients have less pain, spend less time in the hospital, and can get back to their normal daily activities sooner.

5. How can I schedule an appointment with Dr. Rizk?
You can schedule an appointment by calling his office in Hackensack:

• HMH-Thoracic and Esophageal Surgery-Hackensack
  20 Prospect Ave, Suite 701
  551-996-5960